Spring Training

Here's a couple pics and cute videos from Spring Training at Brooke's preschool. It all tied together with a baseball theme, and it was so cute!
Everyone knows that Brooke loves to be on stage, so she's in her prime right here!
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Friend of God...

Yes Lord...

Shark Attack...probably the cutest!

Our baby is 5!!!

It's been so long since I've made a post, I almost forgot how to do it!?!?!?

Well, our baby turned 5 last week! So hard to believe! 5 years has completely flown by. Here she was 5 years ago...
And here she is now "all grown up"She was so excited to have a horse theme for her party! The original plan was to have an OUTSIDE party in our backyard with the kids making stick horses, playing games, and busting a pinata...all outside! Well, when we woke up to snow flurries the morning of the party, plan B had to kick into effect! It all turned out great INSIDE our house! And did I mention that pretty much everyone invited was able to come, so that meant 17 kids. How does that happen when you're new in town? Anyways, we made stick horses in the dining room, raced their horses around "barrels" in the living room, and did the pinata in the garage. Brad did an AWESOME job ring leading all the games. Thank you baby!Thnaks to Springdale 1st graders, we had a great way to make stick horses for all the kids! All my Texas friends thought I was so creative! Ha!
Brooke was so excited to have Abby (pretty much her 1st friend ever) at her party. The only party Abby has ever missed was the birthday Brooke celebrated in Arkansas.
And yes, I did make the cake. Borrowed that idea too! :)

Brooke's new bike!

It was a big day in our 4 year old's world today. She bought her very first bike! That's right; SHE decided that's how she wanted to use her Christmas money. She's waited patiently all week for our trip to Walmart this weekend, and now the weather is too cold for her to even go outside. The garage made a good enough track after riding it through the aisles at Walmart!

Australia, Arkansas...same thing?!?!

We had a funny moment this week when I met the mom of one of the boys on Bryce's basketball team. She says, "So, you moved here from Australia?" Her son came home and told her Australia, not Arkansas! Easy mistake, right? The accents are close enough. Ha Ha

Upward B-ball

Bryce did awesome in his first and last game with his FBC Springdale Upward team. He came out of his shell, played amazing and scored 18 points! It was a very proud parent moment for Brad and I! He totally wore himself out and was a bit red-faced!

Here's a pic of his Arkansas team. Fortunately, we were able to find a team here in Texas for him to finish the season with, so he's still playing and loving it. and I couldn't resist posting a pic of my favorite (and best dressed) Upward coach! Love ya Lisa!

Texas, here we come!

Make that 5,254!!!
The kids went to the North Pole at Christmas and liked it so much, they're gonna stay! :)

Few Christmas Pics

We had an awesome Christmas in Texas this year. Thank goodness Santa got the message that we wouldn't be at home! Here's a pic of the kids leaving cookies and milk for him Christmas Eve.
We had fun hanging out with our cousins...Kailey, Abigail, Bryce, Wade, Benson and Brooke.Caden was the big recipient of the tie box at the Black family Christmas this year. Who knows how long it's been around and exactly how many times it's been passed! I'm not sure that Caden even knew what a tie was???
Brooke and Bryce with Braden and Aubrey